Natural Disasters in White Sulphur Springs, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 91.4 |
| Wildfire | 68.4 |
| Winter Weather | 45.6 |
| Cold Wave | 37.0 |
| Earthquake | 30.6 |
| Avalanche | 23.2 |
| Drought | 20.8 |
| Lightning | 19.8 |
| Hail | 13.4 |
| Tornado | 5.2 |
| Heat Wave | 3.9 |
| Strong Wind | 3.6 |
| Ice Storm | 2.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 24, 2000 | Fire | MT - CENTRAL ZONE 3B FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$18,026
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | 3 | $18,026 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$78,058
Avg Claim Payout
$13,010
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$94,182
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $65,254 |
| DR-4508 | Biological | 1 | $28,929 |
White Sulphur Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $94,182 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,026 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.